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AFO Bracing and Physical Therapy: How They Work Together
AFO Bracing and Physical Therapy: How They Work Together
Why is the combination of AFO stents and physical therapy most effective, and what questions should you ask your physical therapist? Read more...
Home Safety Checklist for Fall Prevention With Foot Drop
Home Safety Checklist for Fall Prevention With Foot Drop
A practical, room-by-room home safety checklist to reduce fall risk for people living with foot drop. Read more...
Helping a Parent Choose an AFO Brace: A Complete Guide for Adult Children
Helping a Parent Choose an AFO Brace: A Complete Guide for Adult Children
A step-by-step guide for adult children helping a parent choose, size, and get comfortable with an AFO brace after stroke or another diagnosis. Read more...
A Caregiver's Guide to Supporting a Loved One With Foot Drop
A Caregiver's Guide to Supporting a Loved One With Foot Drop
Practical guidance for adult children and caregivers helping a parent or loved one manage foot drop and reduce fall risk. Read more...
What Does Research Really Show About AFO Braces and Fall Prevention?
What Does Research Really Show About AFO Braces and Fall Prevention?
An honest look at fall-prevention research for AFO bracing, including where evidence is strong and where results have been mixed. Read more...
How to Properly Wear and Break In Your AFO Brace
How to Properly Wear and Break In Your AFO Brace
A practical guide to putting on your AFO brace correctly and easing into consistent daily wear. Read more...
How to Choose the Right Size AFO Brace
How to Choose the Right Size AFO Brace
A practical, step-by-step guide to measuring and choosing the correct AFO brace size for a comfortable, effective fit. Read more...
AFO Brace vs. Surgery: Weighing Non-Invasive and Surgical Options for Foot Drop
AFO Brace vs. Surgery: Weighing Non-Invasive and Surgical Options for Foot Drop
When is bracing enough, and when might surgery be considered for foot drop? A balanced look at both paths. Read more...
AFO Brace vs. Functional Electrical Stimulation: Comparing Foot Drop Treatments
AFO Brace vs. Functional Electrical Stimulation: Comparing Foot Drop Treatments
How do AFO braces compare to functional electrical stimulation (FES) devices for foot drop? Here's what head-to-head clinical trials found. Read more...
Foot Drop and Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: What You Need to Know
Foot Drop and Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: What You Need to Know
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy dramatically increases fall risk. Here's what research shows and why gait support matters. Read more...
Peroneal Nerve Injury and Foot Drop: Recovery Timeline and Outlook
Peroneal Nerve Injury and Foot Drop: Recovery Timeline and Outlook
What research shows about recovery timelines and outcomes for peroneal nerve injury — one of the most common causes of sudden foot drop. Read more...
Foot Drop and Multiple Sclerosis: What Research Shows About AFO Effectiveness
Foot Drop and Multiple Sclerosis: What Research Shows About AFO Effectiveness
An honest look at what clinical research shows about AFO bracing for MS-related foot drop, including where the evidence is strong and where it's still limited. Read more...
Foot Drop After Stroke: What the Research Says About Recovery and AFO Bracing
Foot Drop After Stroke: What the Research Says About Recovery and AFO Bracing
What clinical research actually shows about AFO bracing for stroke-related foot drop, including real trial data on walking speed and gait improvement. Read more...
How Long Does It Take an AFO Brace to Help With Foot Drop?
How Long Does It Take an AFO Brace to Help With Foot Drop?
A general, realistic timeline of what people commonly experience when starting to use an AFO brace for foot drop. Read more...
What Does Research Say About AFO Braces for Foot Drop?
What Does Research Say About AFO Braces for Foot Drop?
An overview of the clinical evidence supporting ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) bracing as a treatment approach for foot drop. Read more...
How Can You Prevent Falls If You Have Foot Drop?
How Can You Prevent Falls If You Have Foot Drop?
Practical, everyday steps — from footwear to home safety — that can help reduce fall risk when living with foot drop. Read more...
What Causes Foot Drop? A Breakdown by Condition
What Causes Foot Drop? A Breakdown by Condition
Stroke, MS, and peripheral neuropathy each affect foot lift differently — here's a closer look at how. Read more...
Our Story: Why We Built Maivelo
Our Story: Why We Built Maivelo
A few winters ago, my mom fell reaching for a light switch. That night changed how we thought about foot drop — and led us to build Maivelo. Read more...
How Does Foot Drop Affect Your Walking Gait?
How Does Foot Drop Affect Your Walking Gait?
When your foot doesn't lift properly, it changes the way your entire body moves — here's why correcting gait early matters. Read more...
Understanding Foot Drop: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Understanding Foot Drop: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Foot drop is a symptom, not a disease — here's what causes it, how to recognize it, and the treatment options available. Read more...